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Epson L3160, ET-2720 User Manual

User's Guide
NPD6062-00 EN
User's Guide

Contents

Contents
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................6
Using the Manual to Search for Information. . . . . . . 6
Marks and Symbols.........................7
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............8
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions..........................9
Safety Instructions for Ink..................9
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 10
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the
Printer................................10
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer. . 10 Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or
Storing the Printer.......................11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................11
Protecting Your Personal Information...........11
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................12
Guide to the LCD Screen....................14
Guide to the Home Screen.................15
Entering Characters......................16
Network Settings
Network Connection Types.................. 17
Wi-Fi Connection....................... 17
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection.........17
Connecting to a Computer...................18
Connecting to a Smart Device................ 19
Connecting to a smart device over a wireless
router................................19
Connecting to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
using Wi-Fi Direct.......................19
Connecting to Android Devices using Wi-Fi
Direct................................23
Connecting to Devices other than iOS and
Android using Wi-Fi Direct................ 25
Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer..........28
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Entering the SSID
and Password...........................28
Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup. . . . 29
Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup
(WPS)................................30
Checking the Network Connection Status........30
Network Icon...........................31
Printing a Network Connection Report........31
Printing a Network Status Sheet.............37
Replacing or Adding New Wireless Routers.......37
Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 38
Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings. . . 38
Disabling Wi-Fi from the Control Panel..........39
Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP)
Restoring the Network Settings from the
Control Panel............................ 40
Preparing the Printer
Available Paper and Capacities..............41
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed.........44
Loading Envelopes and Precautions.......... 46
Loading Long Papers.....................46
List of Paper Type....................... 47
Placing Originals..........................47
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass. . . . . . . . 47
Menu Options for Settings...................49
Menu Options for Maintenance............. 49
Menu Options for Printer Setup.............49
Menu Options for Network Settings..........51
Menu Options for Epson Connect Services. . . . . 51
Menu Options for Google Cloud Print Services. . 52
Menu Options for Print Status Sheet..........52
Menu Options for Print Counter.............53
Menu Options for Restore Default Settings. . . . . 53
Menu Options for Firmware Update..........53
Saving Power.............................54
Saving Power - Control Panel...............54
Printing
Printing from the Printer Driver on Windows. . . . . 55
Accessing the Printer Driver................55
Printing Basics..........................55
Printing on 2-Sides.......................57
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Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........58
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
Order Printing).........................58
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document. . . . . 59
Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets for
Enlargement (Creating a Poster).............60
Printing with a Header and Footer........... 66
Printing a Watermark.....................67
Printing Multiple Files Together.............67
Printing Using the Color Universal Print
Feature...............................68
Adjusting the Print Color..................69
Printing to Emphasize in Lines............69
Printing Clear Bar Codes..................70
Canceling Printing.......................70
Menu Options for the Printer Driver..........70
Printing from the Printer Driver on Mac OS......73
Printing Basics..........................73
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........74
Printing and Stacking in Page Order (Reverse
Order Printing).........................75
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document. . . . . 75
Adjusting the Print Color..................76
Canceling Printing.......................76
Menu Options for the Printer Driver..........77
Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS
Printer Driver..........................78
Printing from Smart Devices................. 79
Using Epson iPrint.......................79
Using Epson Print Enabler.................80
Using AirPrint..........................81
Canceling the Ongoing Job...................82
Copying
Copying................................ 83
Copying Multiple Originals onto One Sheet. . . . . . .83
Menu Options for Copying...................84
Scanning
Scanning Using the Control Panel..............86
Scanning to a Computer...................86
Scanning Using WSD.....................90
Scanning from a Computer...................92
Scanning Using Epson Scan 2...............92
Scanning from Smart Devices.................95
Installing Epson iPrint....................95
Scanning Using Epson iPrint............... 95
Relling
Checking the Ink Levels - Windows...........97
Checking the Ink Levels - Mac OS............97
Ink Bottle Codes..........................97
Relling the Ink Tanks......................99
Ink
Maintaining the Printer
Preventing the Print Head from Drying.......104
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel..........................104
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows.............................105
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac
OS..................................105
Running Power Cleaning...................106
Running Power Cleaning - Control Panel. . . . . 106
Running Power Cleaning - Windows.........107
Running Power Cleaning - Mac OS..........107
Aligning the Print Head....................107
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel. . . . . . 108
Cleaning the Paper Path for Ink Smears.........108
Cleaning the Scanner Glass..................108
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough the Printer.......................109
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough the Printer - Control Panel......... 109
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough the Printer - Windows.............110
Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed
rough the Printer - Mac OS..............110
Network Service and Software Information
Application for Conguring Printer Operations
Running Web Running Web
Running Web Cong on Mac OS............112
Application for Scanning Documents and
Images (Epson Scan 2).....................112
Adding the Network Scanner..............113
Application for Conguring Scanning Operations from the Control Panel (Epson
on a Web Browser. . . . . . 111
Cong
on Windows.......... 112
Cong
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Application for Printing Images (Epson Photo+). . 114
Application for Printing Web Pages (E-Web Print) 115
Application for Scanning and Transferring
Images (Easy Photo Scan)...................115
Soware Update Tools (EPSON Soware
Updater)...............................116
Application for Conguring Multiple Devices
Installing the Latest Applications..............117
Updating the Printer's Firmware using the
Uninstalling Applications...................118
Uninstalling Applications - Windows.........119
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS..........119
Printing Using a Network Service.............120
Solving Problems
Checking Error Codes on the LCD Screen. . . . . 121
Checking the Printer Status - Windows.......122
Checking the Printer Status - Mac OS........122
Checking the Soware Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Removing Jammed Paper...................123
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Paper Feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the
Printer...............................124
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Paper Jams............................126
Paper Feeds at a Slant....................126
Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time. . . . . . 126
Paper Out Error Occurs..................126
Power and Control Panel Problems............127
Power Does Not Turn On.................127
Power Does Not Turn O.................127
Power Turns O Automatically.............127
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................127
Cannot Print from a Computer...............127
Checking the Connection (USB)............127
Checking the Connection (Network).........128
Checking the Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer (Windows)....................131
Checking the Printer Status from the
Computer (Mac OS).....................131
Cannot Connect from Devices Even
Network Settings are No Problems.......... 132
Soware
and Data............129
ough
Checking the SSID Connected to the Printer. . . 134
Checking the SSID for the Computer.........134
Cannot Print from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. 135
Printout Problems........................135
Printout is Scued or Color is Missing........135
Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear.......136
Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of
Approximately 2.5 cm....................136
Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or
Misalignment..........................137
Print Quality is Poor.....................137
Paper Is Smeared or Scued...............138
Printed Photos are Sticky.................139
Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected
Colors...............................139
Cannot Print Without Margins.............139
Edges of the Image are Cropped During
Borderless Printing......................139
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................139
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 140
e Printed Image Is Inverted..............140
Mosaic-Like Patterns in the Prints...........140
Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight
Lines Appear in the Copied Image...........140
Moiré (Cross-Hatch) Patterns Appear in the
Copied Image......................... 141
An Image of the Reverse Side of the Original
Appears in the Copied Image..............141
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 141
Other Printing Problems................... 141
Printing Is Too Slow.....................141
Printing or Copying Slows Down Dramatically During Continuous Operation. . . 142
Cannot Start Scanning.....................142
Cannot Start Scanning when Using the
Control Panel..........................143
Scanned Image Problems...................143
Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear
when Scanning from the Scanner Glass.......143
e Image Quality Is Rough...............144
Oset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 144
Text is Blurred.........................144
Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 144 Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the
Scanner Glass..........................145
Text is Not Recognized Correctly when
Saving as a Searchable PDF................145
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 145
Other Scanning Problems...................146
Scanning Is Too Slow....................146
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Scanning Slows Down Dramatically During
Continuous Scanning....................146
Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/
Multi-TIFF........................... 146
Other Problems..........................147
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................147
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............147
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................147
A Message Prompting You to Reset the Ink
Levels is Displayed......................147
Ink Spilled............................148
Appendix
Technical Specications....................149
Printer Specications....................149
Scanner Specications...................150
Interface
Network Function List...................151
Wi-Fi Specications.....................151
Security Protocol.......................152
Supported
Dimensions...........................152
Electrical Specications..................152
Environmental Specications..............153
System Requirements....................154
Regulatory Information....................154
Standards and Approvals................. 154
Restrictions on Copying..................155
Transporting and Storing the Printer...........156
Copyright.............................. 158
Trademarks.............................158
Where to Get Help........................159
Technical Support Web Site................159
Contacting Epson Support................160
Specications
ird
...................150
Party Services.............152
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About This Manual

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals

e following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from the Epson soware applications.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the soware, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.
❏ User's Guide (digital manual)
is manual. Provides overall information and instructions on using the printer, on network settings when using the printer on a network, and on solving problems.
You can obtain the latest versions of the above manuals with the following methods.
❏ Paper manual
Visit the Epson Europe support website at http://www.epson.eu/Support, or the Epson worldwide support website at http://support.epson.net/.
❏ Digital manual
Start EPSON Soware Updater on your computer. EPSON Soware Updater checks for available updates of Epson soware applications and the digital manuals, and allows you to download the latest ones.
Related Information
&“Soware
Update Tools (EPSON
Soware
Updater)” on page 116

Using the Manual to Search for Information

e PDF manual allows you to search for information you are looking for by keyword, or jump directly to specic sections using the bookmarks. You can also print only the pages you need. is section explains how to use a PDF manual that has been opened in Adobe Reader X on your computer.
Searching by keyword
Click Edit > Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you want to and then click Search. Hits are displayed as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page.
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in the search window,
nd
User's Guide
About This Manual
Jumping directly from bookmarks
Click a title to jump to that page. Click + or > to view the lower level titles in that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation on your keyboard.
❏ Wi n d o w s : H o ld down Alt, and then press ←.
❏ Mac OS: Hold down the command key, and then press ←.
Printing only the pages you need
You can extract and print only the pages you need. Click Print in the File menu, and then specify the pages you want to print in Pages in Pages to Print.
❏ To specify a series of pages, enter a hyphen between the start page and the end page.
Example: 20-25
❏ To specify pages that are not in series, divide the pages with commas.
Example: 5, 10, 15

Marks and Symbols

Caution:
!
Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
c
Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Provides complementary and reference information.
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About This Manual
Related Information
& Links to related sections.

Descriptions Used in this Manual

❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or macOS
High Sierra. e content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Illustrations used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight dierences depending on the
model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
❏ You can read the QR code using dedicated app.

Operating System References

Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server 2016", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.
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Wi n d o w s Vis ta® operating system
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Wi n d o w s® XP operating system
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Wi n d o w s® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2016 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2012 R2 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2012 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2008 R2 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2008 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2003 R2 operating system
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Wi n d o w s Ser v e r® 2003 operating system
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Mac OS
In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, OS X Mountain Lion, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.8.
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Important Instructions

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following
Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.
http://support.epson.net/symbols
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, or options by yourself, except
as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain aer a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.

Safety Instructions for Ink

❏ Be careful not to touch any ink when you handle the ink tanks, ink tank caps, and opened ink bottles or ink
bottle caps.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not shake an ink bottle too vigorously or subject it to strong impacts as this can cause ink to leak.
❏ Keep ink bottles and the ink tank unit out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or
handle the ink bottles and ink bottle cap.
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Important Instructions

Printer Advisories and Warnings

Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference.

Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer

❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and o.
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏ e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the transformer.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏ Place the printer on a
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ Allow space above the printer so that you can fully raise the document cover.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e printer
at,

Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable and ink tubes inside the printer.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain ammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause re.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
❏ Be careful not to trap your ngers when closing the document cover.
❏ Do not press too hard on the scanner glass when placing the originals.
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Important Instructions
❏ If any of the ink tanks are not lled up to the lower line, rell the ink soon. Prolonged use of the printer when
the ink level is below the lower line could damage the printer.
P
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
P
until the
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops ashing.
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet

Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer

❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position.

Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection

❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively
them to malfunction. When using this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.
❏ Radio waves from this printer may negatively aect the operation of automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors or re alarms, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction. When using this printer near automatically controlled devices, follow all posted warnings and directions on these devices.
the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing
aect

Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen

❏
LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
e brightness.
❏ Only use a dry, so cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
❏ e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the
screen's surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
ese

Protecting Your Personal Information

When you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase all the personal information stored in the printer's memory by selecting Settings > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.
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Printer Basics

Printer Basics

Part Names and Functions

A
B
C
D
E
F
Rear paper feed Loads paper.
Paper support Supports loaded paper.
Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper.
Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer.
Usually keep this guard closed.
Output tray Holds the ejected paper.
Stopper Position the stopper to prevent print outs from falling from the output tray.
Document cover Blocks external light while scanning.
A
Scanner glass Place the originals.
B
Control panel Indicates the printer's status and allows you to make print settings.
C
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Inner cover Open when removing jammed paper inside the printer.
A
Ink tank unit Contains the ink tanks.
B
Ink reservoir tank (Ink tank) Supplies ink to the print head.
C
Ink tank cover Open to rell the ink tank.
D
Print head Ink is ejected from the print head nozzles underneath.
E
AC inlet Connects the power cord.
A
USB port Connects a USB cable to connect with a computer.
B
Related Information
& “Control Panel” on page 14
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Control Panel

Printer Basics
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Turns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord after checking that the power light is o.
Displays the home screen.
Displays menus and messages. Use buttons on the control panel to select a menu or to make settings.
Displays the solutions when you are in trouble.
Use the u d l r buttons to select a menu, and then press the OK button to enter the selected menu.
Stops the current operation.
Starts an operation such as printing or copying.
Applies to a variety of functions depending on the situation.
Returns to the previous screen.

Guide to the LCD Screen

Menus and messages are displayed on the LCD screen. Select a menu or setting by pressing the u d l r buttons.
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Guide to the Home Screen

e following icons and menus are displayed on the home screen.
Icons that show the network status are displayed.
A
Indicates that a wireless (Wi-Fi) network is disabled, or that the printer is processing a wireless network connection.
Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the stronger the connection.
Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) is enabled.
Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) is disabled.
B
When l and r are displayed, you can scroll right or left by pressing the l or r button.
Function icons and names are displayed as menu icons.
C
Copy
Scan
Quiet Mode
Enters Copy menu that allows you to copy a document.
Enters Scan menu that allows you to scan a document or a photo.
Displays Quiet Mode setting that allows you to reduce the noise the printer makes. However, enabling this may reduce print speed. Depending on the paper type and print quality settings you selected, there may be no dierence in the printer's noise level.
This is a shortcut to the following menu.
Settings > Printer Setup > Quiet Mode
Settings
Maintenance Displays the menus recommended to improve the quality of your printouts such as un-
Wi-Fi Setup Displays menus that allow you to set up the printer for use on a wireless network. This is a
Displays Settings menu that allows you to make settings related to maintenance, printer setup, and network settings.
clogging nozzles by printing a nozzle check pattern and performing head cleaning, and improving blurring or banding in your printouts by aligning the print head. This is a shortcut to the following menu.
Settings > Maintenance
shortcut to the following menu.
Settings > Network Settings > Wi-Fi Setup
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Available buttons are displayed. In this example, you can proceed to the selected menu by pressing the OK button.
D

Entering Characters

To enter characters and symbols for network settings from the control panel, use the u, d, l, and r buttons.
u
Press the to the next input position. When you have nished entering characters, press the OK button.
e displayed screen varies depending on the setting items. e following is the screen for entering the password for your Wi-Fi network.
or d button to select the character you want to enter, and then press the r button to move the cursor
Icons Descriptions
Switches the character type.
ABC: Uppercase characters
abc: Lowercase characters
123: Numbers and symbols
u d
r
l
OK Enters the selected characters.
Selects the character to be entered.
Moves the cursor to the right.
Deletes a character to the left (backspace).
Returns to the previous screen.
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Network Settings

Network Settings

Network Connection Types

You can use the following connection methods.

Wi-Fi Connection

Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the wireless router. is is the typical connection method for home or oce networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the wireless router.
Related Information
“Connecting to a Computer” on page 18
&
“Connecting to a smart device over a wireless router” on page 19
& & “Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer” on page 28

Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection

Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an wireless router and you
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can connect the devices to the printer without having to use a standard wireless router. However, devices directly connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
e printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.
Related Information
& “Connecting to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 19 & “Connecting to Android Devices using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 23 & “Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 25

Connecting to a Computer

We recommend using the installer to connect the printer to a computer. You can run the installer using one of the following methods.
❏ Setting up from the website
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up.
http://epson.sn
❏ Setting up using the soware disc (only for the models that come with a soware disc and users with Windows
computers with disc drives.)
Insert the soware disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting the Connection Methods
Follow the on-screen instructions until the following screen is displayed, and then select the connection method of the printer to the computer.
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Select the connection type and then click Next.
Network Settings
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting to a Smart Device

Connecting to a smart device over a wireless router

You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from the smart device that you want to connect to the printer.
http://epson.sn > Setup
Note:
If you want to connect a computer and a smart device to the printer at the same time, we recommend setting up from the computer rst by using the installer.
Related Information
& “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 79

Connecting to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Wi-Fi Direct

is method allows you to connect the printer directly to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch without a wireless router. e following conditions are required to connect using this method. If your environment does not match these
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conditions, you can connect by selecting Other OS Devices. See "Related Information" below for details on connecting.
❏ iOS 11 or later
❏ Using the standard camera application to scan the QR code
❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later
Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance.
Note:
You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t .
3. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
4.
Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
5. Select iOS.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
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6. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
QR code is displayed on the printer's control panel.
e
7. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, start the standard Camera app, and then scan the QR code displayed on the printer's control panel in PHOTO mode.
Use the Camera app for iOS 11 or later. You cannot connect to the printer using the Camera app for iOS 10 or
earlier. Also, you cannot connect using an app for scanning QR codes. If you cannot connect, press the button. See "Related Information" below for details on connecting.
8. Tap the notication displayed on the screen of the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
9. Tap Join.
l
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10. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
11. On the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, start Epson printing app.
Examples of Epson printing apps
12. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected..
13.
Select the printer that you want to connect to.
See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
14. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
For smart devices that have been connected to the printer before, select the network name (SSID) on the smart device's Wi-Fi screen to connect them again.
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Related Information
& “Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 25 & “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 79

Connecting to Android Devices using Wi-Fi Direct

is method allows you to connect the printer directly to your Android device without a wireless router. e following conditions are required to use this function.
❏ Android 4.4 or later
❏ Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later
Epson iPrint is used to print from a smart device. Install Epson iPrint on the smart device in advance.
Note:
You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t .
3.
Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
4. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
5. Select Android.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
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6. On the smart device, start Epson iPrint.
7. On the Epson iPrint screen, tap Printer is not selected..
8. Select the printer that you want to connect to.
See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
Note:
Printers may not been displayed depending on the Android device. If printers are not displayed, connect by selecting Other OS Devices. See "Related Information" below for connecting.
9. When the device connection approval screen is displayed, select Approve.
10. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
For smart devices that have been connected to the printer before, select the network name (SSID) on the smart device's Wi-Fi screen to connect them again.
Related Information
& “Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct” on page 25
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& “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 79

Connecting to Devices other than iOS and Android using Wi-Fi Direct

is method allows you to connect the printer directly to smart devices without a wireless router.
Note:
You only need to make these settings for the printer and the smart device that you want to connect to once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the network settings to their defaults, you do not need to make these settings again.
1.
Select Wi-Fi S e t u p on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi - F i D irec t .
3. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
4. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.
5. Select Other OS Devices.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
e Network Name and Password for Wi-Fi Direct for the printer are displayed.
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6. On the smart device's Wi-Fi screen, select the SSID shown on the printer's control panel, and then enter the password.
e screenshot is an example on iPhone.
7. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
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8. On the smart device, start Epson printing app.
Examples of Epson printing apps
9. On the Epson printing app screen, tap Printer is not selected..
10. Select the printer that you want to connect to.
See the information displayed on the printer's control panel to select the printer.
11. On the printer's control panel, press the OK button.
For smart devices that have been connected to the printer before, select the network name (SSID) on the smart device's Wi-Fi screen to connect them again.
Related Information
& “Printing from Smart Devices” on page 79
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Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Printer

You can make network settings from the printer's control panel in several ways. Choose the connection method that matches the environment and conditions that you are using.
If you know the information for the wireless router such as SSID and password, you can make settings manually.
If the wireless router supports WPS, you can make settings by using push button setup.
Aer connecting the printer to the network, connect to the printer from the device that you want to use (computer, smart device, tablet, and so on.)
Related Information
& “Making Wi-Fi Settings by Entering the SSID and Password” on page 28 & “Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup” on page 29
“Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)” on page 30
&

Making Wi-Fi Settings by Entering the SSID and Password

You can set up a Wi-Fi network by entering the information necessary to connect to a wireless router from the printer's control panel. To set up using this method, you need the SSID and password for a wireless router.
Note:
If you are using an wireless router with its default settings, the SSID and password are on the label. If you do not know the SSID and password, contact the person who set up the wireless router, or see the documentation provided with the wireless router.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended).
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
3. Press the OK button to proceed.
4.
Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
5. Select the SSID for the wireless router from printer's control panel, and then press the OK button.
Note:
❏ If the SSID you want to connect to is not displayed on the printer's control panel, press the
list. If it is still not displayed, select Other SSIDs, and then enter the SSID directly.
❏ If you do not know the SSID, check if it is written on the label of the wireless router. If you are using the wireless
router with its default settings, use the SSID written on the label.
button to update the
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6. Enter the password.
Network Settings
Select whether or not you print a network connection report
Note:
❏ e password is case-sensitive.
❏ If you do not know the network name (SSID) check if the information is written on the label of the wireless router. If
you are using the wireless router with its default settings, use the SSID on the label. If you cannot nd any information, see the documentation provided with the wireless router.
7. When you have setup nished, and then press the button.
Note:
If you fail to connect, load paper, and then press the
Related Information
& “Entering Characters” on page 16 & “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 30 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 132
button to print a network connection report.
aer nishing
the settings.

Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup

You can automatically set up a Wi-Fi network by pressing a button on the wireless router. If the following conditions are met, you can set up by using this method.
❏ e wireless router is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
❏
current Wi-Fi connection was established by pressing a button on the wireless router.
e
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended).
3. Press the OK button to proceed.
4.
Select Push Button Setup (WPS).
5. Hold down the [WPS] button on the wireless router until the security light ashes.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
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If you do not know where the [WPS] button is, or there are no buttons on the wireless router, see the documentation provided with your wireless router for details.
6. Press the OK button on the printer's control panel. Follow the on-screen instruction hereaer.
Note:
If connection fails, restart the wireless router, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a network connection report and check the solution.
Related Information
“Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 30
&
“When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 132
&

Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)

You can automatically connect to an wireless router by using a PIN code. You can use this method to set up if an wireless router is capable of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Use a computer to enter a PIN code into the wireless router.
1. Select Wi - F i S etup on the home screen.
To select an item, use the
2. Select Wi-Fi (Recommended).
3. Press the OK button to proceed.
Select Others.
4.
5. Select PIN Code (WPS).
6. Use your computer to enter the PIN code (an eight digit number) displayed on the printer's control panel into the wireless router within two minutes.
Note:
See the documentation provided with your wireless router for details on entering a PIN code.
7. Press the OK button on the printer.
Setup is complete when the setup completion message is displayed.
Note:
If connection fails, restart the wireless router, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a connection report and check the solution.
u d l r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 30 & “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 132

Checking the Network Connection Status

You can check the network connection status in the following way.
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